How to Shoot Perfect Shots in NBA 2K18

In the modern NBA games, the jump shot is alive and well in offense, and teams shoot more 3s per game than ever before. According to the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics’ analytics, shooting a high volume of 3s results in a higher scoring offense. So taking advantage of every open shot in NBA 2K18 is critical for creating a potent offense. MmoGah shares with you some tips to increase your chances to be a better shooter in NBA 2K18.

It is easy to put up early shot-clock jumpers, you just run down the court and hold down Square/X. But taking high quality and high percentage shots proves a more difficult task. The perfect green shots isn’t solely based on timing, it’s also based on your player rating, position on the court, and amount of pressure being placed on the ball handler, etc. Before taking a jump shot, make sure that you are taking it from a position on the floor that the player can hit from. Secondly, you should create space between you and any defender by utilizing dribble moves, offensive motion, and good passes. Lastly, release the shot at the top of the player’s shot release.

In this year’ game, there’s a brand-new Shot Bar that sits beside each player (although it only appears as you begin to take your shot—and never during layups). It’s significantly smaller and shorter than the 2K17 Stamina Bar, so you’ll need to keep your eyes peeled and your reflexes sharp. The meter functions similarly to previous games in that the goal is to release it when the meter is full. If you release it too early, the meter will stop short of the top; too long, meter will begin to drain and you run the risk of getting called for an up-and-down.

At the top center of the screen, you’ll see a instant feedback on your ‘Release’ and your ‘Coverage’. The left indicates the shot release and the right indicates the level of coverage the defender has on the shooter. The goal is to get a perfect release with as little coverage as possible every time.